Adding Goldvine Spider Driftwood

Hi all,

Quick question regarding adding a new medium to large piece of driftwood. I’m making sure it’s curing now after boiling it etc. I’ve got a couple of plants to add to it, but my question is. I’ve got a few juvenile angelfish in my tank, do I remove the fish and then add the wood where I’m thinking or should I leave the fish and just add the wood? I don’t want to frighten them anymore than I need to

advice?

 

Taking the fish out would probably stress them more than adding the wood. Usually what i do when i add a piece to a tank with fish in it is i do it when i do a water change. The fish are already distracted that way by something that they are used to. Then they can indulge their curiosity with a new piece after you fill the tank back up.

 

Taking the fish out would probably stress them more than adding the wood. Usually what i do when i add a piece to a tank with fish in it is i do it when i do a water change. The fish are already distracted that way by something that they are used to. Then they can indulge their curiosity with a new piece after you fill the tank back up.

During a water change as this lovely individual suggested should be the perfect opportunity. Sometimes netting them and taking them out can be more stressful than anything else. I always find it helps to have someone else who can be your exterior eyes when aquascaping! Best of luck and please post pictures!

 

Taking the fish out would probably stress them more than adding the wood. Usually what i do when i add a piece to a tank with fish in it is i do it when i do a water change. The fish are already distracted that way by something that they are used to. Then they can indulge their curiosity with a new piece after you fill the tank back up.

Ok now I’m embarrassed and cannot believe I didn’t actually think of that myself. Haha. It’s quite simple and makes perfect sense. But thank you immensely

During a water change as this lovely individual suggested should be the perfect opportunity. Sometimes netting them and taking them out can be more stressful than anything else. I always find it helps to have someone else who can be your exterior eyes when aquascaping! Best of luck and please post pictures!

I don’t like stressing my fish out... it stresses me out seeing them stressed.

thank you for your advice/input xo

 

Ok now I’m embarrassed and cannot believe I didn’t actually think of that myself. Haha. It’s quite simple and makes perfect sense. But thank you immensely

I don’t like stressing my fish out... it stresses me out seeing them stressed.

thank you for your advice/input xo

No worries. So much goes into running an aquarium the simple stuff is easy to overlook.

 

Ok now I’m embarrassed and cannot believe I didn’t actually think of that myself. Haha. It’s quite simple and makes perfect sense. But thank you immensely

I don’t like stressing my fish out... it stresses me out seeing them stressed.

thank you for your advice/input xo

No worries!! Sometimes we just want what’s best so badly we stress ourselves into infinity! You’re a caring owner so definitely be proud of yourself!!